Parks are the breathing spaces of a city. Lincoln has 125 parks with 6,000 acres of life-enhancing green space. They range from small mini-parks with plants and perhaps a sculpture, to the large areas of...
by Charlyne Berens When Nebraska celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2017, it will also celebrate the total renovation of one of the state’s shining jewels: Nebraska’s Centennial Mall, which connects the State Capitol on the...
by Jesse Starita Imagine watching a river basin as the winter ice melts and wildflowers stretch up from the ground, clouds rolling overhead like cotton balls dumped out of a giant bag in the sky,...
by Sriyani Tidball Every summer beautiful Pinewood Bowl, located under the stars in Pioneers Park, offers an array of reasonably priced, wonderful outdoor concerts that bring nationally known performers to Lincoln. This unique...
by Kellee Van Bruggen With an extensive trail system, and a new protected bikeway in downtown Lincoln, the Capital City is already a great bicycling community. Now, a new bike share system will enable more...
Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul. —Luther Burbank The Sunken Gardens is a very special place to most Lincoln residents. Located at 27th...
These are only a some of the activities for children and families in Lincoln. Some were designed and built just for kids and some are fun for almost anyone. So if there are girls and...
by Lindsay Esparrago Andrea Faas dedicated 10 years to working as a naturalist in environmental education before the opportunity to work at the Pioneers Park Nature Center took her by surprise in 2004. Now she...
There are more than 100 pieces of public art on display throughout the city. They come in many forms — sculpture, memorials, murals, and monuments. Take the time to enjoy the public art in the...
By Becky Seth Lincoln is such a walk-able city, where scenic parks, paths and trails abound. If you love short runs or walks, or to just ramble in and around the city, writer and naturalist...
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